How do you change the starter in a Kia?
Maneuver the starter motor out of the engine compartment. Position the new starter motor in place alone with its shim, if equipped. Start the two mounting bolts by hand to prevent damage to the threads. Tighten the two mounting bolts using the ratchet, socket and a ratchet extension, if necessary.
What causes a Kia starter to wear out?
by Dan Ferrell. The starter motor on your Kia uses energy from the battery to turn the engine over mechanically for starting. This task puts a lot of stress on the pinion gear, which engages the engine flywheel. Eventually, the gear, armature, spring and other internal starter parts wear out and refuse to push-start the engine any more.
What to do if your Kia Sportage won’t start?
In case you want to start your Sportage with a key fob that has dead battery, you simply place the key fob on the push start button and then start the car. This method will work on fourth generation and onward models of Sportage (2015+). There is a sensor under the push start button that recognizes the key when its in close proximity.
How do you unbolt a starter motor on a car?
Unbolt the wiring cover from the starter motor if your particular model is equipped with it. Use a ratchet, ratchet extension and socket. Disconnect the battery cable and wire form the solenoid mounted on the starter. Use a wrench or ratchet and socket. If necessary, label and move the wires out of the way.
Can a bad ignition switch cause a starter relay to fail?
Although it’s unlikely that you’ll ever experience a problem with the starter relay, it is prone to mechanical failure and will need to be replaced by a professional mechanic if it wears out. Most of today’s modern cars and trucks have an electronic ignition switch that is activated by remote key.
Why does my Kia Sportage starter not work?
Contact resistances (verdigris on the contacts, loose screw connections on the cables) can also be the reason that the starter does not work due to insufficient current flow through the relay. In this case the relay would click, but the starter would still not work.
Do you need a manual ignition switch to start a car?
As stated above, electronic keys do not have a manual ignition switch. However, when powered, it should send a signal to the starter relay once the key is turned or the starter button is pressed.
What happens when you discontinue power to the starter?
When you start the engine and release the key the circuit will, discontinue the power to the starting motor. If this stays on after the engine has started, the main contacts in the solenoid, have most likely failed. This will ultimately cause serious damage, to the whole starting system and the transmission flywheel.